Elissa Karels, DNP, CNP, FNP-C
NPI 1730799826 · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · North Mankato, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elissa Karels, DNP, CNP, FNP-C is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider in North Mankato, MN (NPI 1730799826).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730799826
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DNP, CNP, FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 7606 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
690 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 122 | $105 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 105 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 74 | $75 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 64 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 51 | $8 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 76 | 29 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 52 | 20 |
| Omeprazole | 51 | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 51 | 25 |
| Losartan Potassium | 44 | 20 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 37 | 20 |
| Fluticasone Propionate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$60 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-08-04
- Last updated
- 2024-01-02
- Certified
- 2024-01-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elissa Karels's NPI number?
- Elissa Karels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730799826, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elissa Karels's specialty?
- Elissa Karels is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Elissa Karels located?
- Elissa Karels's practice location on file with NPPES is 1575 Lookout Dr, North Mankato, MN 56003-2503.
- What is Elissa Karels's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elissa Karels is (507) 625-1811.
- Does Elissa Karels accept Medicare?
- Elissa Karels is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elissa Karels's NPI active?
- Yes — Elissa Karels's NPI (1730799826) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.